PROBATE RECORDS

The following matters are under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court :

Wills and Estates

Conservatorship

Trusteeship

Land Sales

Release from Administration

Estate Tax Papers

Settlement of Claims for Minors

Wrongful Death Settlements

Will Contest

Will Construction

Determination of Heirship

Mental Illness

Change of Name

Mental Retardation

Guardianships (minor and incompetent)

Adoptions

Presumption of Death

Summary Release

Marriage Licenses

Certified copies of historical birth and death records from 1867 to 1909

The Probate Court keeps the original records on file for the public to look at with the exception of adoptions and mental illness/mental retardation cases, which are confidential. These records have been microfilmed and are indexed in our new computer software program (approximately 30,000 cases). Since December 1, 1996, we have a terminal available on the counter for the public to use to check cases. The index begins at 1820 to the present for Probate Records.

HISTORICAL RECORDS

We also have available to the public the following records:

Birth & Death Records 1867 to 1909
There is a charge of $3.00 for each birth or death record.

Marriage records 1820 to present
(May 28, 1996 and after on the computer) Charge of $.50 for a photo
copy or $2.00 for a certified copy.

Delayed Registration and Correction of Birth 1941 to the present

MARRIAGE LICENSES

The Probate Court also issues marriage licenses. Requirements are as follows:

Proof of residence such as a piece of mail, checkbook, utility bill (one party must reside in Union County).

Divorce/Dissolution Decree for each time divorced OR if widow/widower, a copy of death certificate of spouse(s).

Proof of age if parties are under 21 years of age.

Fee of $40.00.

Both parties must apply for the license at the same time.

Marriage license is good for 60 days.

The Union County Probate Court is no longer a
Passport Acceptance Agent

Effective 1/1/2012

Passport applications may be processed at the Post Office in Marysville, Ohio.